Vehicle recall 07V194000 · May 7, 2007

2006-2007 Girardin MB IV G5

Certain mb IV G5 school buses with 45 inch seats equipped with type 2 seat belts manufactured between may 4 and September 18, 2006, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Certain mb IV G5 school buses with 45 inch seats equipped with type 2 seat belts manufactured between may 4 and September 18, 2006, fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the seats were installed with only one leg but there should be two in order to meet FMVSS 210 requirements.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat would not be able to withstand the forces incurred, possibly resulting in serious injury the seat occupant(s).
Remedy: Girardin will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2007. Owners can contact girardin at 819-477-8222 ext. 401.
Notes: Girardin recall no. 07-017-slu.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 07V194000
Reported to NHTSA: May 7, 2007
Filed by: GIRARDIN MINIBUS INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 07-017-SLU
Owner notification: June 11, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected: 10
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 07V194000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Girardin MB IV G5 (2006-2007): 2007, 2006

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